Schools' vegetable campaign targets fussy eating

All States primary schools in Guernsey and Alderney have signed up to a campaign that aims to tackle fussy eating, a charity has said.

The Health Improvement Commission said more than 5,000 portions of vegetables would be distributed to bailiwick schools for the Eat Them To Defeat Them campaign.

The programme, which runs until 11 April, invites pupils "to be heroes in the battle against vegetables taking over the world".

Tasting sessions, cooking, sensory exploration and crafting are among the activities on offer.

Cat Tyrrell, from the charity, said the campaign gave pupils the chance to explore the foods among their peers, helping "normalise" healthy eating in the school environment.

She said the participation of all States primary schools represented a "landmark year" for the campaign, which was expanded to include children in reception and KS1.

"This means that now more children can take part over multiple years from reception through to Year 2," she said.

"This repeated exposure to veg is really beneficial in helping children overcome fussiness."

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